Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Gosport, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Gosport and across Hampshire.
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- Staff appreciation days
- Home anniversaries
A hog roast near Gosport
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Care home hog roast in Gosport, slow-roasted on site
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. We are frequently asked to cater day centre events and garden fêtes, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Care settings in Gosport range from homes to day centres. The roaster goes in the grounds. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
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About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer hog roast day in Gosport, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Gosport questions
What’s the nearest station to Gosport?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater in Gosport?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Gosport and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
Gosport: care homes and access
Gosport is in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast day in Gosport? We cover the whole area. Gosport is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Gosport to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at West of the River Alver may enjoy talking about them over lunch. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Faith's Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cover care home events in every part of the PO12 and PO13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your care home event is on Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Gosport is on the A32 and B3333, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover care home events in Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Gosport is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for care home events.
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Gosport includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Brune Park Community School (within half a mile north-west) and St Vincent College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (3 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Gosport
Families and staff can join in.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Gosport, including:
- Care home summer fairs
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Open days
- Milestone days for the home
The A32 and B3333 make Gosport a simple journey for us.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Where the roaster can go in Gosport
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the home
- Away from opening windows
- Seating for residents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Gosport
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast compared with other options
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Gosport
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards